Tips for hiring a sign language interpreter or translator. This article is available for viewing in full at https://inclusiveasl.com/hiring-the-right-american-sign-language-interpreter/
Inclusive Communication Services has published a new article entitled Hiring the Right American Sign Language Interpreter, which sheds light on the most important aspects of Hiring Interpreter for Businesses. Readers can view the full article at https://inclusiveasl.com/hiring-the-right-american-sign-language-interpreter/
One interesting fact covered in the article is that there are several factors to consider when hiring a sign language interpreter including reputation, qualifications and ethical standards. This should be of particular interest to businesses because many people may think all interpreting services are the same, but a "one size fits all" approach will not yield successful communication.
In order to ensure quality services, one should take into account the experience of the Deaf and hard of hearing users. The best example of this is perhaps found in the following extract:
'Reputation always has its final say, whether you are finalizing a commercial merger or putting ink on a business contract. Evaluating your prospective interpreting agency’s market and community reputation will give you a fair idea of how trustworthy and vested the agency truly is...The best way to check a sign language interpreting agency’s reputation is to request the agency to provide a couple of end-consumer- as opposed to client- references. End-consumers are the Deaf, Deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing individuals who actually engage in the interpreting services. These individuals are much more likely to be qualified to assess and honest in reporting about a sign language interpreting agency’s providers and past performance. Simply asking hearing managers and supervisors within the company or organization will not provide an accurate picture of the interpreting agency’s actual services.'
In discussing the article's creation, Shelby Edwards, ADA Coordinator at InclusiveASL.com said:
"This article is a great starting place for anyone curious about hiring an interpreter. Taking time to form a long-term relationship with a local sign language interpreting agency will save you time, worry, and even money months down the line."
Regular readers of Signs of the Times on InclusiveASL.com will notice the article takes a familiar tone, which has been described as 'engaging, helpful and easy to understand '.
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The complete article is available to view in full at https://inclusiveasl.com/hiring-the-right-american-sign-language-interpreter/.
